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wheel drive vehicles are recommended. In
Port Vila, a minibus service covers three
routes from sunrise to sunset and taxis
operate 24–hours.
Food and entertainment
Port Vila offers outdoor cafés, a casino,
discos and bars. A favourite is a barbecue
at some of the resorts on week days where
succulent local steaks, fresh fish, kebabs
and a wide selection of fresh vegetables,
salads and pastries are served. All major
hotels have regular entertainment.
International cuisine features strongly
with French, Polynesian, Indian, Chinese,
Vietnamese, English and Japanese to
choose from, as well as delicious local
specialties like coconut crab, wild pigeon
and flying fox cooked island-style in
ground ovens.
The men of Vanuatu drink kava at
local kava bars and there are regular
Melanesian cultural shows. There is an
abundance of watersports with excellent
reef and wreck diving in Efate and
Santo (living aboard the dive boats).
Other activities include golf in Port Vila,
tennis, big game fishing, river and ocean
kayaking, horseriding and cycling.

POPPY’S ON THE LAGOON RESORT

This award-winning boutique and a range of accommodation including dedicated guest relations person to suggest
resort with a private beachfront villas situated carefully to suit both and book a range of activities or program
location is nestled amongst an families and couples. based on individual guests needs.
oasis of tropical gardens and is All bungalows, suites and villas are fully Poppy’s is a casual and friendly style resort
just a 15-minute walk to Port self-contained with air-conditioning, daily suitable for all ages with 24-hour reception.
Vila’s town centre. maid service and free continental breakfast There is a day spa, babysitting and nanny
is included in the nightly tariff. Details such services, car rentals, lagoon cruise excursions.
On the shores of Erakor Lagoon, Poppy’s as free Wi-Fi in the central public area and
on the Lagoon is meticulously maintained rooms, non-motorised watersports and DVD The on-site LEAF Restaurant features locally
with a welcoming atmosphere. Long time players add to the personalised feel. sourced organic produce with all day dining
local staff take pride in getting to know plus full bar services, minibar, and room
guests and looking after their every need. Airport transfers in air-conditioned buses service. The cocktails and happy hour are
A popular and privately owned resort, can be easily arranged for guests and the firm favourites and the resort’s Melanesian
Poppy’s features three swimming pools resort has a comprehensive tour desk with a Night is always extremely popular.

Erakor Lagoon, Seaside Area, Port Vila VANUATU
Tel: +678 23425 Email: [email protected] www.poppys.com.vu

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